Sermons on The Army Of Light:

Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009

We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Leads Us From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

No one to blame for sin

TOP TEN SIGNS YOU MAY NOT BE READING YOUR BIBLE ENOUGH: 10) The Preacher announces the sermon is from Genesis and you have to check the table of contents. 9) You think Abraham, Isaac & Jacob may have had a few hit songs during the 60's. 8) You open to the Gospel of Luke and a WWII Savings ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Appropriating The Mind Of Christ In Light Of His Coming Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Every day reports coming from the Middle East point to the unfolding of events that lead us to believe the rapture of the church is but moments away. Sometimes, my skin even bristles with an almost electric charge as I think of closeness and imminence of

APPROPRIATING THE MIND OF CHRIST IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING 2 PETER 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Every day reports coming from the Middle East point to the unfolding of events that lead us to believe the rapture of the church is but moments away. Sometimes, my skin even bristles with an almost electric ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 27, 2008

Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that?

Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 1 Matthew 21:23-27 Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that? Let me be the first to confess that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 23, 2008

Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different perspective.

Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 2 Matthew 21:28-32 Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever There Is Darkness We Should Provide The Light Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 30, 2008

Halloween is full of darkness so we must provide light through worshiping Christ.

The Truth Behind Halloween Tonight we have some decisions to make. We have some decisions to make concerning Halloween. Is Halloween harmless or harmful? What is it actually a celebration of? What is wrong with letting children dress up like a ghost, or Dracula, or witches to go from house ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Takes Faith To Grow - Light The Fire 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Light the Fire" sermon series focusing on growing in our faith.

“It Takes Faith to Grow” We are starting out a brand new sermon series today about lighting the fires of Pentecost in our own spiritual lives. At some point in your spiritual journey… you have been “on fire” for Jesus. You might be “on fire” spiritually right now… or you may be finding those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Takes Love To Grow - Light The Fire 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second in our "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on keeping our fires lit through diligence and perseverance.

Psalm 22:25-31 25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letting Christ's Light Shine (Mary Of Magdala)

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

It is a dark world we live in. While his father goes for a towel, his baby drowns in bathwater. A young husband is deserted by his wife of one year, and an elderly man is plagued by a heart condition that could take him at a moments notice. What do we do?

Mary of Magdala Magdala: important agricultural, fishing, trade center of ancient Galilee Mary’s name can mean: Tower, greatness Her name can mean: Rebellious, bitter Mary rebelled against God in her earlier years She tried to control her life, do her own thing, yet ended up losing control. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Light Shine Before Men

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007

Epiphany 5(A) - Let your light shine before men so that the world may praise your Father in heaven and also see Christ’s righteousness.

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE MEN (Outline) February 4, 2007 - EPIPHANY 5 - Matthew 5:13-20 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A quick reminder that Epiphany means appearance (or manifestation). During Epiphany we are reminded that Jesus is the Son of Mary and Joseph. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Light Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 28, 2007

#7 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Light Do You Have

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008

Jesus called you to be light not only in your house,not only in your city, not only in your country but in the world and he is serious...

Mat 5:14-16 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,v15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. v16 Make your light shine, so that others will see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Gritty Salt And Bright Lights In Your Community

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 9, 2011

A short talk encouraging believers to be conservers and preservers in our community, bright lights together, speaking, acting and serving, but never watering down the commands of Jesus.

Salt: Imagine a world without electricity, without a fridge, without a freezer, and without the Iceland shop on our High Street. Imagine photographs or film of a ship at sea hauling in nets bulging with wriggling, writhing fish. Imagine the fish being packed for the journey back home, packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican